GeForce GTX 280M SLI vs Quadro 7000

When comparing GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Quadro 7000, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 280M SLI and Quadro 7000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 280M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 280M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI Quadro 7000
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 204 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • Quadro 7000 has 36% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • Quadro 7000 has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro 7000 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro 7000 - with Fermi 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro 7000 is 66 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 280M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro 7000 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro 7000 is 2454 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 18−20
ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−11
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 14−16 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 7000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 280M SLI Quadro 7000
Architecture G9x Fermi 2.0
Code name N10E-GTX GF110
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 2 May 2012
Pipelines 256 512
Core clock speed 585 MHz 651 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 41.66
Floating-point performance 1,332 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 950 MHz 3404 MHz
Memory bandwidth 163.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA + 2.0
Laptop size large
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